Security

QR code scams are stealing from 26 million Americans — here’s the ten-second check that stops them – makeuseof.com
QR codes are cool, and they were supposed to make our lives convenient. Just a quick scan sends you to the intended destination, whether it’s a URL or media.

A Simple Guide To Protecting Yourself Online – aboutchromebooks.com
Online life comes with real risks. According to a 2025 report from AARP and Javelin Strategy & Research, American adults lost $47 billion to identity fraud and scams in 2024 alone.

A One-Step Way to Lose Your Account Forever – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Most people who lose an account never get it back, and it’s usually their own fault. I’ll discuss why alternate email addresses and phone numbers are the key to account recovery

Warning: Your Old Browser Extensions May Be Secretly Exposing Your Data – PCmag
A bad browser extension can be a security nightmare. If it’s been hijacked by a bad actor, your personal data may be at risk. Here’s how to nuke the add-ons you’re no longer using.

How to Set Up Passkeys: 13 Steps, 90 Min [2026] – tech-insider.org
Roughly 5 billion passkeys are now in active use worldwide, according to the FIDO Alliance, and the prompt to “skip password, use a passkey instead” now shows up on Google, Apple, Microsoft, GitHub, Amazon, and PayPal sign-in screens.

Phone lost, account locked: what really helps now – notebookcheck.net

Your phone is gone. You still know the password, but the second factor lived on that exact device. We read the recovery procedures at Google, Apple and Microsoft, and the ones at 1Password, Bitwarden and Dashlane. All six come down to the same thing.

Why Is It So Important to Have Different Passwords on Different Accounts? – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
It’s one of the most important things you need to do. Using one password for every account doesn’t save time; it adds risk.

My 140 reused passwords finally came back to bite me. Here’s how I fixed it: androidauthority.com
It’s famous online security lore that you shouldn’t reuse the same password across multiple accounts.

6 places you should never store your passwords – unless you want to get hacked – Which? – which.co.uk

Strong passwords help protect your online accounts, but saving them in the wrong location can make them much easier for criminals to access

Think Your Passwords Are Safe? Here’s How to Check for a Data Breach – cleveland.com
Millions of people have had their login credentials exposed through data breaches over the past several years, often without realizing it. Cybersecurity experts say the first step toward protecting online accounts is determining whether an email address has appeared in a known breach and taking action before criminals can exploit stolen information. Official

Samsung’s next major Android update forces you to reset your phone after 13 failed unlocks – 9to5google.com

Earlier this year, Google announced that Android 17 would “significantly” reduce the number of unlock attempts someone would be able to make on an Android device.

Tech Tips from AcenTek: Why Your Password Isn’t Enough – Smart Ways to Protect Your Accounts – Old Mission Gazette

Passwords are a primary weak point when it comes to online security. Weak, reused, or predictable passwords are often the first thing criminals try when attempting to access an account.

I set up a hardware security key and now phishing doesn’t work on my accounts – MakeUseOf
Phishing scams are becoming more convincing day by day.

Fake password-manager alerts could put your vault at risk – CyberGuy – cyberguy.com

You open your inbox and see a message about updated security policies. Nothing about it screams scam. The email looks polished, the wording sounds official and the button promises a quick way to review the changes. That is exactly what makes it dangerous.